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Lana Parrilla: Biography, Facts and Career

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Lana Parrilla
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Lana Parrilla (born July 15, 1977) is an American actress. She was a regular cast member in the fifth season of the ABC sitcom Spin City (2000–2001) and in the fourth season of 24 (2005), and starred in Boomtown (2002–2003), Windfall (2006), Swingtown (2008), and as Dr. Eva Zambrano in the short-lived medical drama Miami Medical (2010), and as The Evil Queen / Regina Mills in the ABC fantasy drama series Once Upon a Time (2011–2018). Among her awards and nominations is a 2012 ALMA Award win for Outstanding TV Actress—Drama. In 2021, she played the role of Rita Castillo in the second season of Why Women Kill.

Quick facts about Lana Parrilla

  • Full name: Lana Parrilla
  • Born: 1977-07-15
  • Nationality: United States
  • Known as: Actor
  • Wikidata ID: Q242155

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Who is Lana Parrilla?

Lana Parrilla (born July 15, 1977) is an American actress.

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Lana Parrilla is United States.

When was Lana Parrilla born?

Lana Parrilla was born on 1977-07-15.

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